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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to India

Tue 12/111:59 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$955
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Thu 11/56:35 pm -
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Mon 11/3011:50 pm -
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Deal found 11/4$981

Find flight deals from San Francisco to India

Most accurate provider

Indian Eagle
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Indian Eagle
3 stars

Round-trip from

$947
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$342
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,187

Good round-trip deal

$943 or less

Good one-way deal

$428 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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San FranciscoVijayawada

SFO San Francisco - VGA Vijayawada

SFOVGA

San Francisco

Wed 3/31

10:25 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Vijayawada

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$444

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

9:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$531

San FranciscoKolkata

SFO San Francisco - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

SFOCCU

San Francisco

Tue 2/23

9:40 am-10:25 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$531

San FranciscoKolkata

SFO San Francisco - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

SFOCCU

San Francisco

Wed 2/24

9:40 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$531

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO San Francisco - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Thu 1/14

11:25 am-12:40 am

1 stop23h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$540

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO San Francisco - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

7:25 pm-7:55 am

2 stops47h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$566

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO San Francisco - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sun 1/24

7:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop39h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$566

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO San Francisco - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sat 1/30

10:05 am-1:10 am

2 stops25h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$579

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO San Francisco - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

11:00 pm-3:05 am

2 stops38h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$588

San FranciscoVijayawada

SFO San Francisco - VGA Vijayawada

SFOVGA

San Francisco

Tue 2/16

3:25 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Vijayawada

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$588

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to India

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to India

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to India?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to India (average of $936). Flying from San Francisco to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,558). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to IN?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to India by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How often are flights from San Francisco to India delayed?

About 47% of weekly flights between San Francisco and India have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to India flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to India flights?

Over the last year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 47% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to India?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to India, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to India?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to India flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from San Francisco to India have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve San Francisco to India flights?

    Passengers who are planning a trip to India from San Francisco will leave the state at San Francisco International Airport. It is 13 miles from the center of the city and offers flights throughout America, as well as to Asia and Europe. This is the second busiest airport in the area after Los Angeles International Airport and is the seventh busiest in the entire United States. The airport where travelers touch down will vary based on where you are going. Those visiting Visakhapatnam will land in Visakhapatnam Airport while those going to Ahmedabad are going to come down in Ahmedabad Airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to India?

    Unfortunately, due to the distance of this flight, there are currently no direct, nonstop flights from San Francisco to India. However, passengers have a huge number of flights to choose from with one or more stops along the way. Some of the destinations to choose from in India include Amritsar, Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Those going to New Delhi can choose a flight with one stop or a flight with additional flights. Most of the time the flights with at least two stops are going to be less expensive than those with only one.

  • What are the stopover options between San Francisco to India?

    Some of the airlines that offer stopover flights to India from San Francisco include Turkish Airlines, Air China, and China Southern. Those looking for the least expensive option are likely going to have two or three stops before reaching the destination. One of the flights available stops in both Wuhan Airport and Guangzhou Airport in China before reaching New Delhi. These flights often have only one stop in places like London Heathrow Airport, Dubai Airport, or Istanbul Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from San Francisco to India?

    Travelers from San Francisco into India will need to have a passport as well as a visa. The passport needs to be valid for at least 180 days and should have two or more blank pages.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to India?

    Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to India from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to India flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to India?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, KLM, and British Airways fly from San Francisco to India in about 23h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 47m. San Francisco and India are separated by a distance of 7688 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to India one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to India are KLM ($183), Singapore Airlines ($269), and Air India ($288).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to India?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to India?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to India? While on average our users pay $2,185, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $526. The most popular route (San Francisco - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around $662.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to India flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to India?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to India.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to India?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to India (average of $936). Flying from San Francisco to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,558). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from San Francisco to India?

    There are a good number of eco-friendly airlines that provide flights to India from San Francisco, including Virgin Atlantic. Regarded as one of the most eco-conscious airlines globally, Virgin Atlantic has a broad range of environmentally friendly programs. These programs include "Change is in the Air," a program aimed at making their ground operations incredibly efficient, and their Responsible Supplier Policy, which ensures that they only buy from environmentally conscious vendors. Japan Airlines is another eco-friendly airline that offers flights to India from San Francisco. As a company keen on bringing down its emissions, Japan Airlines has heavily invested in researching sustainable aviation fuel made from plant-based ingredients. It has also been replacing its old planes with modern, more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from San Francisco to India?

    To fly more sustainably from San Francisco to India, you should book a seat on a direct flight because flights with layovers typically use more jet fuel than direct flights. Another way you can attempt sustainable travel is by packing lightly; the less you bring on the plane, the less fuel your flight will use. Although direct flights and lighter flights consume less fuel, they still emit carbon, so even if you board a direct flight and pack lightly, you will still contribute to the production of harmful emissions. Thus, another eco-friendly habit you can employ is to calculate the amount of emissions you contributed on your flight and buy similar amounts of carbon offsets.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to India

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$433Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$496Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$500Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
ANACheapest$532Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$533Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$564Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China EasternCheapest$569Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$573Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$604Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$677Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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